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KY53 NKU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,753 mi
Last recorded77,753 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 77,753 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear service brake slightly binding

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started along ns/os outer sills[cover sills fitted/unable to inspect outer sills]

nsf windscreen washer inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***after brake hose*** (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started along ns/os outer sills[side skirts fitted]

Fail 18 Oct 2016 74,965 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake pads worn out (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ns/os***washer bottle full*** (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***outer edge split***215/55ZR16-97W XL*** (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ***inner brake pad*** (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ***inner brake pad*** (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***outer sidewall perished, exposing cords*** (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***after brake hose*** (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started along ns/os outer sills[side skirts fitted]

Pass 17 Oct 2015 73,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16-93W (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf/osf parking brake cable outer casings fractured***Advise replace parking brake cables***

Fail 16 Oct 2015 73,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16-93W (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf/osf parking brake cable outer casings fractured***Advise replace parking brake cables***

Pass 11 Oct 2014 70,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns/os front parking brake cable outer sleeves fractured

Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,789 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 67,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,179 miles

Both front tyres tread depth getting low .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,268 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 34,143 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 26,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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KY53 NKU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY53 NKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY53 NKU registered?

KY53 NKU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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